Your Favorite Guitarist?

Originally Posted by: TangentoI am sorry, but Kirk Hammett is one of the most one-dimensional, unimaginative, over-rated guitarists EVER. And Richie Sambora? AAARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Where are the BALLS in this place?
I know you are all entitled to your own opinions, but this is my nature, I can't help but stir up the s*#t.
REAL Guitarists:
1. Steve Hackett
2. Frank Zappa
3. Robert Fripp
4. Trey Spruance of Mr. Bungle
5. Michael Schenker
6. Steve Vai
7. Piggy of Voivod
8. Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult
9 & 10. Jesse Pintado & Mitch Harris of Napalm Death:
(Who needs leads when you can CRUSH the Earth with the Power of GRIND?)
11. Marc Moreland of Wall of Voodoo (the most original EVER, R.I.P.)

kirk hammet is an outstanding player of the instument in question. i'm sure most would agree that this is true! however, dave mustaine is the triumphant thash metal victor!

Hi,
I am going to throw a few names into the mix here. They are some of my favourite guitarists across all genres, and all are higly recommended for a listen if you haven't heard anything by them:
Albert Lee - country. He is a legend - the finest country guitarist I know - check out Country Boy and the Speechless album.
Tommy Emmanuel - fingerstyle. He is just so amazing, especially live.
Martin Taylor - jazz. a true master - again if you get the chance to see him live by himself, you must.
Al Di Meola - he rarely comesup in these forums, but he is one of my absolute favourites
Birelli Lagrene - excellent jazz player
Vinnie Moore - Mind's Eye is one of the best neo-classical shred albums - really melodic
The Hellecasters - multi-talented
Mark Knopfler - a real master of his craft - not as flashy as he used to be, but his tone and feel for the song is second to none.
Nick McCabe from The Verve
George Benson
Adam Jones from Tool

There are a few to hopefully get people talking. If any one can recommend people who might be similar or better than these guys, please let me know. These forums should be about expanding people's knowledge rather than just slagging off everyone's opinions.

Originally Posted by: tuscan16

George Benson

I love George Benson, he rocks! He always seems to get lumped into the smooth jazz category alongside the likes of Kenny G, but I think his stylistic approach is much broader than that.

Originally Posted by: AkiraI plan on buying one of his albums soon - "Only", assuming everything goes well on ebay tonight. I've only recently discovered him, he's an amazing and inspiring player.

Good for you. You should try Endless Road as well, his latest album - its superb. Also worth getting is his live DVD (available from his website I believe) - he is quite breathtaking when playing live.

John Petrucci

Originally Posted by: Jeff FlowerdayJohn Petrucci

Do you think he's underrated or overrated?

where can i hear akira?

~computer nerds told me it doesnt make sence i guess it didnt~

Originally Posted by: damagedlol ok i've been playing guitar for same amount of time as akira yet im same age he seems very musicaly immature......and yes i guess hammets argument was kinda stupid yet....u realy think u come close to him....? that would be sad just becoz and artist doesnt release messed up solo's\songs doesnt mean they cant "shred" which every one seems to think is the highest form of guitar here..... i admit even i like showing of ability but i also play with feel......according to people who have actuly heard me "real life" which im sure akira may be unfamiliar with

What does any of that mean?

Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonWhat does any of that mean?

Like an echo of my own thoughts.

Originally Posted by: CW14Wrong thread man ;)

OMG Sorry, my bad! :o :o

Originally Posted by: damaged i admit even i like showing of ability but i also play with feel......according to people who have actuly heard me "real life" which im sure akira may be unfamiliar with

If Akira doesn't "play with feel", then Tommy Emmanuel doesn't play with a guitar.

And if you want us to compare you with the other players on the website -
have you submitted anything to the Listening Post?

Originally Posted by: damagedlol ok i've been playing guitar for same amount of time as akira yet im same age he seems very musicaly immature......

You seem socially immature.

damaged you realy need to read the posts properly!!

Guys...

Chill.

ahh, um....u win i said many things wrong in my previous posts.....im not samge age as akira either im a few years yonger now where do i hear him play? i looked in listening post

there are so many that i love i cant name less than 5. but here they are: randy rhoads, joe satriani, zakk wylde, kirk hammett, and last but not least(my all time favorite)the great STEVE VAI. i love his style, its sort of a weird, alienish sound, i love it. i wish i could play like him. :D

Originally Posted by: 83261_sid STEVE VAI. i love his style, its sort of a weird, alienish sound, i love it. i wish i could play like him. :D

If you like weird, try Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett. Piper At the Gates of Dawn is probably their most individual and experimental album, and it's probably where Steve got some of his ideas from.

Originally Posted by: jiujitsu_jesusIf you like weird, try Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett. Piper At the Gates of Dawn is probably their most individual and experimental album, and it's probably where Steve got some of his ideas from.

No, because Steve Vai's ideas aren't terrible. Thus they could not have been inspired by Syd Barrett.

Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonNo, because Steve Vai's ideas aren't terrible. Thus they could not have been inspired by Syd Barrett.

I really like Syd Barrett's ideas, they're still years ahead of their time. Piper knocks me out every time I listen to it. Then again, I'm a bit of an art-rock tragic :o